Biography
Craig Laurendet is a founding member of illuminart and the principal technical architect behind the development of its nationally recognised permanent projection systems and large-scale public installations.
He has led the technical design and delivery of landmark permanent projection works across Australia, including the Quorn Silo Light Show, Goondiwindi Water Towers, RM Williams Bush Learning Centre’s Eidsvold Light Show and Sculpture, City of Sydney’s permanent projection system at Sydney Town Hall, Quirindi Silo Light Show, Sea Lake Silo Light Show, and the public art installation at Newcastle Exchange among many others.
Craig’s work focuses on installation design, structural integration, projection mapping, and the technical realisation of complex digital artworks in public space. He brings together architectural modelling, construction knowledge, programming, and projection systems to resolve how ambitious creative ideas function reliably in real-world environments.
He has played a key role in the evolution of illuminart’s permanent projection methodology, working closely with collaborators, engineers, artists, councils, and technical specialists to develop systems that can operate long term in regional and civic contexts. Much of the practical problem-solving that underpins illuminart’s permanent installations has emerged through this collaborative, hands-on process.
Other projects of note include the interactive projection sculpture Fractured Heart, created with Gotye and collaborators for the interactive sculpture ‘Fractured Heart’ for ARIA Awards, and Dreaming Hands for Yabarra – Gathering of Light. Craig also led the technical design of ShipShape, a mobile projection ship constructed from recycled materials.
Craig’s practice draws on his background as a structural engineering draughtsman and builder, with a strong focus on material reuse, physical construction, and the interface between structure, technology, and image.